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“The long dark green needles of this handmade kabusecha are among the most elegant I’ve ever seen. Besides that, this tea shines in its mind clearing effect, powerful and engaging aftertaste as well...” Read full tasting note
Handmade teas are highly valued in Japan. This year we had the opportunity to taste several beautiful teas from our long-standing supplier, who dared this year and made shielded teas from cultivars, which he uses mainly for sencha teas. The Tsuyuhikari cultivar is a staple in our menu and one of the most popular teas that Mr. Katahira really knows. This is no different in this case, when the intense aroma of Tsuyuhikari is beautifully incorporated into a sweet, noble harmonious, umami taste. Made exclusively for Tea Mountain in quantities of 5 kg.
Harvest time: Ichibancha (Spring) 2022
Cultivar: Tsuyuhikari
Area: Shimizu, pref. Shizuoka
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The long dark green needles of this handmade kabusecha are among the most elegant I’ve ever seen. Besides that, this tea shines in its mind clearing effect, powerful and engaging aftertaste as well as the layered bitterness. As such, I think it could appeal to young sheng drinkers too.
The taste is very mineral and bitter from the first infusion already, one that is also full of umami notes as expected. The second steep has a notable vegetal bite and gin-like bitterness. The third is more brothy and woody with a sweet grassy finish. The mouthfeel is creamy and not too thick, but it has a lively evolution – developing a range of tingling and numbing sensations.
The aftertaste is very strong and long lasting. Overall, floral and herbaceous notes dominate, but others like peas also appear. At some points it also reminds me of a yellow tea aftertaste.
Flavors: Bitter, Floral, Green Wood, Herbaceous, Mineral, Peas, Umami, Vegetable Broth, Vegetal
